The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1887-09-14
Fashion Notes.


fashion.
Celored pearls are much esteemed for
elegant jewels.
Shepherds cheeks form the uppers OF
the fashionable walking boots.
Porcupine straw is a favorite braid for
the front and brims of bonnets.
Printed f1annels make convenient and
pretty costumes for young ladies.
Fancy hair pins are generally worn and
continue to be ornamental and elabor-
ate.
The tournure IS narrower, but hardly
perceptibly smaller, in the early fall
styles.
Belts made entirely of gilt braid are
sylish and are worn with white cos
tunes.
Brier stitching as we'll as feather stitch
is used on children's clothing, both dresses
and jackets.
The gilt and silver braid trimmings
form an attractive garniture' for tailor.
made costumes:
Violet wood is, used in q variety OF
articles for the toilet, and also for the
handles of fans.
The sailor Jacket, with a. blouse waist
underneath lisa favorite model to- wear
with killed skirt,
For children the flannel ginghams have
proved most acceptable gowns. and have
worn wonderfully we'll:
Large buttons enterinto the trimming
of many fall costumes; and are of very
beautiful workmanship!
The soft warm Knitted silk underwear
promises to take the place of the Jersey
weaves, as it:is>healthful.
A wide band of:velvet at the foot OF
the dress is one of the most attractive
modes of trimming for'fall.
Bengaline is. yet o. favorite' and will
continue to be for fall costumes Of
heavier cashmere and cheviots:.
Low cut shoes have an embroidery OF
cut jet beads and the more elaborate ones
cost from eight to ten dollars per pair:
The plain skirt has come to stay with
out doubt and lis therefore carefully tin'
ished and generally'lined throughout.
The morning costume to- be 'stylish'is
in white chuddar cloth trimed' with
bright colored velvet: Yellow'isstylish.
The prettiest foot gear are the slippers
of dull kid lim,the darker shades. They
have Moliere buckle and; large bow" Of
satin.
The prophecy THAT less jewelry will
be worn on undress occasions than ever.
ONLY with fGnI dress. will diamonds, be
permitted.
The plush skirt which; has been worn
all the season with variety: of; over
dresses is still held to as "a oonvenientand
pretty style.
The most, becoming plaidss are IN
Scotch tartans which are among the fab.
RIGS imported for fall wear: The oorsags
is of plain fabric.
Rich and handsome forescent ribbons
are used for trimming evening costumes
of wool Grapes. Anything which lends
brilliancyto the house costume IS accept
able.
Dotted woolens with figures in silk are
much liked. Handmade embroidery to
correspond in color is used to trim the
costumes which are composed OF this
fabric.
Yokes laid in fine tucks to match ttt
upper. part of the hem tucked sleeves are
worn for the recent style in making
Young girls waists for either WOODEN OF
cottonl fabrics.
Pin. dotted linens are used for gfmplre
waists worn by young ladies with thin
skirts of flannel or serge. The collar
and cuffs are generous and wide, and are
stifly starched.
Full skirts are worn by young girls,
and any drapery except a sash IS rarely
seen. This may be- full and wide and tie
in o. double bow in the back. 1t is OF
the dress fabric.
Gold braid trims white costumes more
or less attractively as it is used with Judg'
ment. Too much gilt braid is vulgar
always, while little disposed carefully
makes an elegant finish.